Like creative writing? Well check this writing contest out from the Toronto Public Library.

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Young Voices Magazine
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Calling for Submissions - Young Voices 2011

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We're now accepting creative writing and artwork and photographs for Young Voices 2011 – Toronto Public Library's magazine of teen writing and visual art. The editors will look at submissions in the spring of 2011.
GUIDELINES:
  • Write what you want to write! It can be a poem, story, essay ... whatever you like.
  • Submit only your own original work.
  • Submissions are not returned, so keep a copy of your work.
  • Toronto Public Library has one-time print and electronic rights to all work selected for publication, as well as the right to excerpt from the work for purposes of promotion.
  • Written submissions will be selected from each of the following age categories: 12-14; 15-16; 17-19.
  • Artwork will not be categorized by age for the purposes of choosing what to publish.
Who Can Enter --
Teens, 12-19 years who live or go to school in the City of Toronto.

What Can Be Entered
You can enter two pieces each year:
  • One piece of writing per person
  • One visual piece per person, either a piece of artwork OR a photograph
Written Work
  • 1000 words maximum
  • Typed entries preferred, but not required
Artwork* 81/2" x 11" preferred
  • Black and white artwork only
  • Originals are preferred, but if you submit a copy you will be required to submit the original should your work be selected for publication.
Photography* 4"x 6" preferred; 300 dpi resolution for electronic submissions
  • Black and white photographs only
How To Enter
Submission Deadline: Saturday, April 2, 2011
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